Formlabs Form 4B - Inspecting and Maintaining the Printer; Tasks between Uses

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• Non-abrasive microfiber cloth
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For cleaning the printer’s cover, outer shells, and display.
• PEC*PADs
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For cleaning the printer’s optical components.
• Rubber bulb air blower
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For removing dust from the Light Processing Unit (LPU).
• Plastic tank scraper
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For inspecting and cleaning the interior of the resin tank.
6.2 Inspecting and maintaining the printer
Inspect and maintain your printer and consumables to ensure that your printer continues to
function properly and produce high print quality. For detailed guidance and visual assistance,
visit support.formlabs.com.
6.2.1 Before each use
Inspect Refer to Section
Installation environment Operational environment 4.1
Build platform Cleaning the build platform 6.3.1
Resin cartridge bite valves Inspecting the bite valves 6.3.2
Resin resin tank interior Inspecting the resin tank 6.7.1
6.2.2 Before switching resin types
Inspect Refer to Section
Mixer Cleaning the mixer 6.4.1
6.2.3 Periodic maintenance
Inspect Refer to Section
Cover Inspecting the cover 6.5.1
Display Inspecting the display 6.5.2
Drip catcher Inspecting the drip catcher 6.5.3
Shells Inspecting the shells 6.5.4
Z-axis screw Maintaining the Z-axis screw 6.5.5
6.3 Tasks between uses
Perform the following maintenance tasks between each print. For detailed guidance and visual
assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Skin irritant: Resin and solvent may cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.
Wear gloves when handling liquid resin, resin-coated surfaces, or solvent. Wash skin
with plenty of soap and water.
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